Electro
Creation & Design
Electro was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #9. He was designed as a formidable foe for Spider-Man, utilizing his powers over electricity.Early Years
Max Dillon was an electrical engineer who gained his powers after being struck by lightning while working on power lines. His transformation into Electro marked the beginning of his criminal career, often clashing with Spider-Man.Character Development
Over the years, Electro has evolved from a simple villain to a more complex character with motivations and struggles. His interactions with other characters, particularly Spider-Man, have added depth to his persona, making him a recurring figure in the Spider-Man universe.Cultural Reception
Electro has been received as one of Spider-Man's iconic villains, often praised for his unique powers and visual design. His character has been adapted into various media, including animated series and films.Character Details
Real Name:
Max Dillon
Aliases:
Electro, Max Dillon
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Sinister Six, Thunderbolts, Spider-Man's Rogues Gallery
Abilities:
Electrokinesis, Superhuman agility, Flight
Equipment:
Electricity manipulation devices
Weight:
175lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
blonde
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Amazing Spider-Man #9
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Electro
Daredevil #2
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Daredevil
2nd appearance of Electro
First crossover of Matt Murdock and the Fantastic Four after the team hires him as their lawyer
2nd appearance of Daredevil
2nd appearance of Electro
First crossover of Matt Murdock and the Fantastic Four after the team hires him as their lawyer
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1
Marvel
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1964
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Sinister Six: Doctor Octopus, Kraven, Vulture, Electro, Mysterio, Sandman
3rd appearance of Kraven, Vulture, Electro, Mysterio and Sandman
Reprinted in Marvel Tales #150
Character profiles of Dr. Doom, the Lizard and others
Additional pages explain how Spider-Man's powers and gadgetry work
1st team appearance of the Sinister Six: Doctor Octopus, Kraven, Vulture, Electro, Mysterio, Sandman
3rd appearance of Kraven, Vulture, Electro, Mysterio and Sandman
Reprinted in Marvel Tales #150
Character profiles of Dr. Doom, the Lizard and others
Additional pages explain how Spider-Man's powers and gadgetry work
Daredevil King-Size Special #1
Marvel
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1967
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Emissaries of Evil: Electro, Gladiator, Leap-Frog, Matador, Stilt-Man
1st team appearance of the Emissaries of Evil: Electro, Gladiator, Leap-Frog, Matador, Stilt-Man
Spider-Girl #51
Marvel
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2002
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Aftershock, daughter of Electro in the MC2 alternate universe
[February 2023 - a character in the Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur animated series]
1st appearance of Aftershock, daughter of Electro in the MC2 alternate universe
[February 2023 - a character in the Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur animated series]
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Amazing Spider-Man #5
Marvel
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2014
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Vol. 3
2nd appearance of Silk and full cover appearance
1st appearance of Goblin King, Phil Urich, formerly Goblin Knight
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #5, then Free Comic Book Day 2014 - Guardians of the Galaxy
2nd appearance of Silk and full cover appearance
1st appearance of Goblin King, Phil Urich, formerly Goblin Knight
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #5, then Free Comic Book Day 2014 - Guardians of the Galaxy
Variant cover art by Alex Ross
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
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